Meet Our
Wellness Team
Resident Doctors
Our Core Wellness Team
Ayurvedic Physician
Dr Aiman A Nisarudeen
BAMS – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. C.Y.Ed - Manipal. DHT - Mumbai
Yoga Practitioner
Dr. Ganapathi J Hebbarahithlu
Ph.D. (Yoga), M.Sc. (Mathematics), Honorary Professor of Yoga, Central University of Kerala
With over four decades dedicated to the study, practice, and teaching of Yoga, Dr. Ganapathi Joisa stands as one of India's most respected authorities in the field. A rare blend of traditional wisdom and modern scientific approach, he has spent his career integrating the ancient principles of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic sciences with contemporary therapeutic applications. A Ph.D. in Yoga from Rastriya Sanskrita Vidyapeetha, Tirupati, Dr. Joisa has served in prestigious institutions such as Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, SDM College of Naturopathy & Yoga, and the Central University of Kerala. His expertise spans Yoga therapy for chronic and lifestyle diseases, Pranayama research, yogic anatomy, and the philosophy of mind–body healing. He is the author of acclaimed Kannada translations of foundational yogic texts - Gherandasamhita, Hathapradeepika, and Shivayogadeepika - making ancient knowledge accessible to modern readers. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Manipal Academy of Higher Education Award for professional excellence and the Gurusevatilaka title for his service to Yoga and the community. As a guide and advisor to Kanasu The Resort, Dr. Joisa brings deep spiritual insight, clinical experience, and an unwavering belief in Yoga as a complete science of life — ensuring that every healing journey here remains authentic, holistic, and transformative.
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Advisory Board Member
Dr. Krishna R Hebbar
B.A.M.S., M.Sc. (Yoga Therapy), M.D. (Ayurveda), Associate Professor, CIMR, Manipal University
Dr. Krishna Raghava Hebbar is a distinguished Ayurveda physician, educator, and integrative medicine expert with over two decades of academic and clinical experience. With formal training in Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, Nutrition, Rasashastra, and Naturopathy, he bridges traditional healing sciences with modern wellness practices to create holistic, evidence-based approaches to health. Currently Associate Professor at Manipal University's Division of Ayurveda, Dr. Hebbar has held leadership and faculty positions at renowned Ayurvedic institutions, coordinated national-level certification programs under the Ministry of AYUSH, and served as an examiner and paper setter for universities and premier yoga institutes across India. An invited speaker at numerous national and international conferences, he has contributed to interdisciplinary research projects, guided academic theses, and delivered widely appreciated media talks on Ayurveda and Yoga. His expertise covers preventive health, Ayurvedic wellness, personalized nutrition, and mind–body practices, making him a strong advocate for sustainable, individualized healing. As a member of the Kanasu The Resort Advisory Board, Dr. Hebbar brings deep Ayurvedic wisdom and integrative strategies to ensure that every guest's journey is rooted in authenticity, harmony, and lasting wellbeing.
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Advisory Board Member
Dr. H. N. Udaya Shankar
Ph.D. (Geology), Professor (Retd), Manipal Institute of Technology
Dr. H. N. Udaya Shankar is an eminent earth and environmental scientist with nearly four decades of academic, research, and administrative excellence at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University. His pioneering work spans climate change studies, groundwater exploration, environmental impact assessment, river system dynamics, and sustainable water resource management. Dr. H. N. Udaya Shankar is a distinguished geologist and academician with over four decades of experience in teaching and research. He has published extensively on topics related to environmental geology, mineralogy, and sustainable development. Dr. Shankar has been instrumental in promoting geological education in India and has served on various national and international committees focused on earth sciences and environmental conservation. Widely published in reputed national and international journals, he is a Fellow of the Geological Society of India and the Mineralogical Society of India, and recipient of the M. S. Sadasivaiah Gold Medal for topping his M.Sc. in Geology. His passion extends beyond research into medicinal plants and sustainable agriculture, reflecting a holistic vision of environmental stewardship. As an advisor to Kanasu The Resort, Dr. Shankar brings a deep scientific perspective to ecological balance, water purity, and environmental sustainability—ensuring that every aspect of the healing experience is rooted in respect for nature's delicate systems.
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Pranic Healer
Mr. Manish Kumar
Certified Pranic Healer, Licensed Trainer with Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Foundation
Mr. Manish Kumar is a kind and compassionate soul with a natural ability to connect deeply with people. His journey into the world of healing began during his school days, when he was initiated into Reiki. Over the years, his passion and dedication led him to master the art of Pranic Healing, with hundreds of successful healing cases to his credit. With an educational and professional background in Engineering and IT, Manish eventually answered his true calling — the path of health and healing. As a licensed trainer with the Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Foundation, Karnataka, and the World Pranic Healing Foundation, Manila, Philippines, Manish brings authenticity, warmth, and expertise to his classes. His students not only value his knowledge but often discover in him a trusted mentor and friend. Manish is also a Certified Pranic Healer and is frequently invited as a life coach and wellness trainer for various programs, inspiring individuals to embrace health, balance, and inner transformation
Visiting Experts
Specialists Who Join Us
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Visiting Practitioners
Dr Shyam Nidugala
BNYS,MSC,PGDP,MBA
is an established leader in integrative and holistic wellness with over 25 years of domain expertise internationally in clinical wellness, lifestyle medicine, and strategic wellness destination development. He has a strong track record of blending traditional healing sciences like Ayurveda, naturopathy, and yoga with evidence-based lifestyle medicine and clinical governance to create measurable health outcomes and scalable wellness enterprises. Dr Nidugala’s thought leadership emphasizes the transformation of the global wellness industry through system-driven clinical frameworks and measurable lifestyle interventions rather than isolated therapies — positioning wellness as a durable healthcare solution rather than a temporary hospitality experience. He advocates for institutional wellness models that integrate ancient wisdom with contemporary therapeutic protocols and operational systems, enhancing both client outcomes and investor confidence. He has published various research articles and books on various healthcare topics.
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Visiting Practitioners
Dr Arun Upendran
BNYS
Dr Arun Upendran is a seasoned integrative medicine and wellness professional with 18 years of cross-disciplinary international expertise spanning clinical naturopathy, Ayurveda wellness systems, functional medicine, and wellness operations. His professional journey integrates deep clinical knowledge with structured operational frameworks — enabling the development of high-impact wellness programs and infrastructure that are both clinically sound and commercially viable. Dr Upendran’s strengths lie in translating traditional healing sciences into structured therapeutic systems, designing clinical protocols aligned with institutional standards, and optimizing wellness service delivery for diverse client segments.
17+
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Visiting Practitioners
Dr Deepthi Konamme
BNYS PGDP
is an Integrated Medicine Consultant with 17 years of clinical and wellness domain experience internationally, specializing in diet, nutrition science, functional medicine, and integrated healing systems including Ayurveda, naturopathy, and yoga. Her expertise lies in designing structured therapeutic nutrition programs that align traditional healing principles with evidence-based functional medicine approaches. She develops personalized dietary and lifestyle interventions aimed at metabolic optimization, preventive healthcare, and long-term behavioral transformation. Dr Deepthi works at the intersection of clinical nutrition, food-as-medicine frameworks, detoxification strategies, gut health restoration, and lifestyle correction protocols. By integrating Ayurveda, naturopathy, and yoga within modern functional assessments, she creates comprehensive wellness programs that enhance physiological balance, improve clinical outcomes, and support sustainable health models for both individuals and wellness institutions.
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